Explore the Family Name Dunger
The meaning of Dunger
1. English (Norfolk): occupational name from an agent derivative of the Middle English verb dungen ‘to spread dung (as manure)’. 2. German (also Dünger): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Dunger in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunger has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was the 89,895th most popular surname, dropping to 103,181st in 2010. This represents a decline of nearly 15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell by 8.9%, from 191 in 2000 to 174 in 2010. The proportion of people named Dunger per 100,000 also dropped by 14.29% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #103,181 | -14.78% |
| Count | 191 | 174 | -8.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Dunger surname self-identify as White. This group increased slightly from 90.58% in 2000 to 92.53% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased significantly by 34.16% - from 5.24% to 3.45%. There were no recorded changes in percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.58% | 92.53% | 2.15% |
| Black | 5.24% | 3.45% | -34.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |